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How can I avoid jeopardizing my green card?

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Well, there are several things that an
individual can do to avoid jeopardizing
their green card. First and foremost,
keep your green card current.
Secondly, if you’re traveling outside of
the United States, ensure that you’re
not remaining outside of the United
States for
long periods of time. And third, avoid
criminal activity. Avoid being arrested
or any type of situation where law
enforcement is involved because that can
affect your green card status and can
also lead to deportation.

Miami, FL immigration attorney Ruth Jean talks about how to avoid jeopardizing your green card. She points out that there are several important steps an individual can take to avoid jeopardizing their green card. First and foremost, she emphasizes the importance of keeping the green card current and up to date. Secondly, if traveling outside the United States, it is essential not to remain abroad for extended periods of time, as doing so may raise issues regarding residency. Lastly, she advises avoiding any criminal activity or situations that may involve law enforcement, since such incidents can negatively affect one’s green card status and may even lead to deportation.

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